Location: New York
Deadline: Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Description
Job Title: Multimedia-Intern (Kiswahili), I
Department/ Office: Department of Public Information
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 30 July 2013-13 August 2013
Job Opening number: 13-PUB-DPI-29462-R-NEW YORK United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
Interns will be assigned to one of the News and Media Division's Kiswahili language content producing units for Radio and Web Services and will be supervised by the Chief of the assigned Unit. The News and Media Division produces news and feature stories on multimedia platforms including radio, video, photo and web. Interns will be assigned to one of the News and Media Division's Kiswahili language content producing units for Radio and Web Services and will be supervised by the Chief of the assigned Unit. The internship is for two months with an opportunity for extension. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
The multimedia intern provides editorial and technical assistance to content producers working in radio and the web. The intern will assist in the production of news stories for various platforms. The intern may also collaborate with staff on social media.
Competencies
Communication:- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
- Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
- Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed Teamwork:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
- Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
- Places team agenda before personal agenda
- Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings Client Orientation:
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients ' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view
- Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
- Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
- Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
- Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
- Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
Education
A first-level university degree in humanities, communication or related field.
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree; be computer-literate in standard software applications; have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views
Work Experience
No professional work experience required.
Languages
Englis or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the intership advertised, fluency in oral and written Kiswahili is required; English is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
- IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- Top three areas of interest/department preferences
- Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s).
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
0 comments:
Post a Comment